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Leather guide

YoyooBlue listings use the leather wording we have from the product. This page explains common terms so you can read a title without assuming a grade we have not named.

Genuine leather

A legal-grade term for real leather that is not a specific hide quality. It can still be a solid casual shoe; it is not a synonym for full-grain.

Top-grain leather

The outer layer of the hide with the surface sanded or finished for a more even look. Common on everyday leather shoes.

Full-grain leather

The intact outer grain, including natural marks. We only use this phrase on a product when the data says so. See what full-grain leather is.

Suede and nubuck

Napped surfaces. They scuff more easily and need a brush rather than a hard polish. Care notes are on shoe care.

How to read our shop

If a product says “leather” only, treat it as leather. Colour, last, and stitching are still described on the page. Shop leather casual shoes or read leather articles.